May 16, 2018
It is with deep regret that the Village of Burton acknowledges the passing of Mayor Jim Koster. Jim faithfully served the Village and the community at large for much of his life. We are deeply mourning this loss and we extend our condolences to Jim’s wife Jan and the rest of his family.

Under Ohio law, the President of Council—Joe Hernandez--will fulfill the role of Mayor until a new Mayor is elected at the general election in November of this year.

BRUSH PICK UP - begins the week of May 21 - Village Residents may begin putting their brush to the curb now. Please note: brush should be put out to the curb with the cut side facing the curb. No limbs greater than 5" in diameter, and not longer than 5' long. No garden debris or lawn clippings. This service is for limbs that may have fallen during storms, not for the clean up or removal of entire trees.

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Seasonal Help

Burton Village is currently accepting applications for part time, seasonal help to water flowers and other tasks as needed. Must be 18 years of age; $10/hr. Please stop into the Village Office (2nd floor, Burton Public Library) to fill out an application, or download one on our website: www.villageofburton.org.

Recreational Fire Pits -- No fire pit fires are permitted in the Village between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, during the months of March, April, May, October and November (per Burton Fire Department). Additionally, there may be other Burn Bans in place, as needed. These fire pit fires are for recreational use only (cookouts). Open burning, and/or burning of trash is never permitted within Village limits.

Mayor's Permit Required

Burton Village Residents and Contractors Working Within the Village

Please be aware that no person, firm or corporation having cause to perform work necessitating the involvement of a portion of the sidewalks, roadways, water systems, and/or sewer systems of the Village shall do so without applying for a Mayor's Permit through the Village Office. This application will include detailing the nature of the work contemplated, the method of work, the remedial work planned, the starting date and the anticipated completion date. Please call or stop by the Village Office before any work has begun to avoid penalties.

Attention Snow Plow Drivers

Burton Village Codified Ordinances 733.01

Permit required.

Fee.

“A Mayor’s Permit shall be obtained before any person is permitted to plow snow within the Village. Said permit shall require a fee of five dollars ($5.00). Said permit shall be valid from October 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018, and shall be effective for one season only.”

Permits available in the Village Offices, second floor.

Alerts

Burton Alert

Burton Village Emergency Notification System (not the same as Geauga Alerts!)

Burton Village’s new emergency notification system, Burton Alert, enables you to receive, at no extra charge*, informational messages from the Village in the event of an emergency. The information sent through Burton Alert is intended to help keep you informed should the Village experience a significant event such as a water main break, boil alert, public health emergency, weather emergency, etc. Messages may cover such subjects as safety alerts and directions on what to do; the location of a shelter; evacuation orders; debris removal information; and the Village’s response to an emergency. You can receive either a phone call or text message to a designated number, AND an email.

Sign up forms will be included in the August/September newsletter as well as in the August water bills. Forms will also be available in the Village Office soon. Plans are for the new system to be live on October 2, 2017.

Geauga Alerts!

Sign up for Geauga Alerts! In the event of an emergency or severe weather condition, a text message alert will be sent to the phone number provided. **PLEASE N0TE: Geauga Alerts! and Burton Alert are not the same thing. Signing up for Geauga Alerts! does not mean you are automatically signed up for Burton Alert. Geauga Alerts! is for Geauga County, and Burton Alert is for Burton Village, only.